How do antibodies protect the host from bacterial toxins?
A) By lysing the cell membrane of the toxins
B) By binding to the toxins to neutralize their biologic effects
C) By inhibiting the synthesis of DNA proteins needed for growth
D) By interfering with the DNA enzyme needed for replication

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Antibodies can bind to bacterial toxins and neutralize their biologic effects by preventing them from interacting with host cells. This can protect the host from the harmful effects of the toxins.

How Do Antibodies Protect the Host from Bacterial Toxins